Water Restrictions

Austin Water is currently in Conservation Stage Water Restrictions. Find your watering day(s) based on your address.

CONSERVATION STAGE RESTRICTIONS

You may water only on your assigned day(s) and times.
- Residential
  - Hose-end Sprinklers - two days per week - midnight to 10 a.m. and/or 7 p.m. to midnight
  - Automatic Irrigation - one day per week - midnight to 10 a.m. and/or 7 p.m. to midnight (Residential customers may also water a second day with a hose-end sprinkler)
- Commercial / Multi-family / Public Schools
  - Hose-end Sprinklers or Automatic Irrigation - one day per week - midnight to 8 a.m. and/or 7 p.m. to midnight
Wasting water is prohibited
Washing vehicles at home is permitted with an auto shut-off hose or bucket
Charity car washes may only be held at a commercial carwash
Fountains must recirculate water
Restaurants may not serve water unless requested by a customer
Patio misters at commercial properties (including restaurants and bars) may only operate between 4 p.m. and midnight
Commercial power/pressure washing equipment must meet efficiency requirements

EXEMPTIONS

The following are allowed at any time on any day of the week:

Watering with drip irrigation, a hand-held hose or a refillable container
Watering trees with a Treegator®, soaker hose or automatic tree bubbler
Watering vegetable gardens with a soaker hose
Pressure washing sidewalk/driveway/deck/patio/paved areas/home siding/fence

VARIANCES

In limited situations, Austin Water may be able to grant a variance from the water restrictions.

ENFORCEMENT

Failing to follow the water restrictions may result in enforcement action, including fines of up to $500 per violation. To report violations, call 3-1-1, use the 3-1-1 mobile app, or submit a report online. Please provide the address, time, date, and type of violation.

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